Gadget watch at CES

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Razer Inc., whose gaming tablet won last year’s “Best of Show” award at the International CES gadget show, has unveiled a wristband that combines the functionality of a fitness tracker and a smartwatch.

As a fitness tracker, the Nabu wristband tells you about your sleep patterns and the number of steps taken and the stairs climbed. As a smartwatch, it offers notifications about incoming texts and emails.

The Nabu wristband is just one of several wearable gadgets unveiled at this year’s CES. LG, for instance, announced a fitness wristband that allows the user to control music, accept incoming calls and receive alerts on incoming text messages.

WHAT MAKES NABU NOTABLE: The Nabu extends battery life because it can recognize gestures. It can notify you of texts or emails with a small indicator on the top of the wristband, but it won’t display the text unless you turn over your wrist.

The Nabu also senses other Nabu bands nearby — making it a location-based social tool — and connects wirelessly to your smartphone or Wi-Fi network.

AVAILABILITY: The company is developing the Nabu as an open platform so that outside software developers can write apps for them. Razer is selling the Nabu to developers for $49 starting immediately. It plans to sell it more broadly by the end of March, likely at a higher price.

LIFESTYLE GAMING: Razer won the “Best of Show” award last year after reviews site CNET’s original pick, Hopper with Sling, was rejected by CNET’s parent company, CBS Corp., because of ongoing legal disputes. CNET was then dropped as the award’s picker, and Razer’s game-focused Edge tablet was elevated to co-winner.

Although Razer has its roots in gaming, it expanded to fitness devices in part to tap the large demand for those products and to “gamify” your life away from the couch.

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Models pose for pictures at the booth of Sigma America during the 2014 International CES.

Models pose for pictures at the booth of Sigma America during the 2014 International CES.

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A Samsung curved OLED television is on display at the Samsung booth at the 2014 International CES.

A Samsung curved OLED television is on display at the Samsung booth at the 2014 International CES.

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Dozens of Pentax cameras are displayed in the Ricoh booth at the 2014 International CES.

Dozens of Pentax cameras are displayed in the Ricoh booth at the 2014 International CES.

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The Nikon D4S is displayed in the Nikon booth.

The Nikon D4S is displayed in the Nikon booth.

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The Murata Girl and Boy robots are demonstrated at the Murata booth.

The Murata Girl and Boy robots are demonstrated at the Murata booth.

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Nikon's AW1, an all weather camera, is on display at the 2014 International CES.

Nikon's AW1, an all weather camera, is on display at the 2014 International CES.

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Attendees take a break at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Attendees take a break at the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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Attendees watch a 3D presentation at the LG booth at the 2014 International CES.

Attendees watch a 3D presentation at the LG booth at the 2014 International CES.

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Attendees waiting in line for shuttle buses watch two women dressed as showgirls.

Attendees waiting in line for shuttle buses watch two women dressed as showgirls.

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Ford's new solar powered C-Max is displayed during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Ford's new solar powered C-Max is displayed during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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Toyota shows their future mobility concept Toyota FV2 during the 2014 International CES.

Toyota shows their future mobility concept Toyota FV2 during the 2014 International CES.

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Attendees wear Sony video gaming goggles in the Sony booth at the 2014 International CES.

Attendees wear Sony video gaming goggles in the Sony booth at the 2014 International CES.

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Toyota shows their Toyota I-Road concept during the 2014 International CES.

Toyota shows their Toyota I-Road concept during the 2014 International CES.

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Toyota shows their future mobility concept Toyota FV2 during the 2014 International CES.

Toyota shows their future mobility concept Toyota FV2 during the 2014 International CES.

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Toyota shows their future mobility concept Toyota FV2 during the 2014 International CES.

Toyota shows their future mobility concept Toyota FV2 during the 2014 International CES.

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A hostess presents Burg phone watch during the 2014 International CES.

A hostess presents Burg phone watch during the 2014 International CES.

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Innvo Labs present Pleo RB, a robotic life form, during the 2014 International CES.

Innvo Labs present Pleo RB, a robotic life form, during the 2014 International CES.

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Ecovacs presents Winbot , a window cleaner robot, during the 2014 International CES.

Ecovacs presents Winbot , a window cleaner robot, during the 2014 International CES.

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Visitors check Gibson's guitars during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Visitors check Gibson's guitars during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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Rudy Guttosch of Sigma shows Sigma's new high quality 50mm f1.4 ART lens during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Rudy Guttosch of Sigma shows Sigma's new high quality 50mm f1.4 ART lens during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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RCA's portable speakers are displayed during the 2014 International CES.

RCA's portable speakers are displayed during the 2014 International CES.

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A visitor (R) checks Panasonic electronics built in Business Class Booth during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

A visitor (R) checks Panasonic electronics built in Business Class Booth during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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Yahoo! Vice President of Editorial David Pogue speaks during a keynote address by Yahoo! President and CEO Marissa Mayer at the 2014 International CES.

Yahoo! Vice President of Editorial David Pogue speaks during a keynote address by Yahoo! President and CEO Marissa Mayer at the 2014 International CES.

The Lamborghini Veneno Roadster equipped and promoted by Monster Audio is displayed during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The Lamborghini Veneno Roadster equipped and promoted by Monster Audio is displayed during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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Toyota shows their Toyota I-Road concept during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas.

Toyota shows their Toyota I-Road concept during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas.

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The Audi Quattro Sport Laserlight Concept is displayed during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The Audi Quattro Sport Laserlight Concept is displayed during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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Visitors check Audi's Virtual cockpit during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Visitors check Audi's Virtual cockpit during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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The Mercedes S-Class Coupe is displayed during the 2014 International CES.

The Mercedes S-Class Coupe is displayed during the 2014 International CES.

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The Mercedes S-Class Coupe is displayed during the 2014 International CES.

The Mercedes S-Class Coupe is displayed during the 2014 International CES.

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"Saturday Night Live" cast members Cecily Strong (L) and Kenan Thompson as the Rev. Al Sharpton perform during a keynote address by Yahoo! President and CEO Marissa Mayer at the 2014 International CES.

"Saturday Night Live" cast members Cecily Strong (L) and Kenan Thompson as the Rev. Al Sharpton perform during a keynote address by Yahoo! President and CEO Marissa Mayer at the 2014 International CES.

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Toshiba's 4K UHD TVs are seen during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas.

Toshiba's 4K UHD TVs are seen during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas.

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Panasonic's 4K Curved OLED TVs are seen during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas.

Panasonic's 4K Curved OLED TVs are seen during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas.

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The Panasonic booth is seen during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas.

The Panasonic booth is seen during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas.

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Participants take a short rest during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas.

Participants take a short rest during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas.

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Yahoo! President and CEO Marissa Mayer delivers a keynote address at the 2014 International CES.

Yahoo! President and CEO Marissa Mayer delivers a keynote address at the 2014 International CES.

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Journalist Katie Couric (L) joins Yahoo! President and CEO Marissa Mayer during her keynote address at the 2014 International CES.

Journalist Katie Couric (L) joins Yahoo! President and CEO Marissa Mayer during her keynote address at the 2014 International CES.

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Sony Corp. President and CEO Kazuo Hirai delivers a keynote address at the 2014 International CES.

Sony Corp. President and CEO Kazuo Hirai delivers a keynote address at the 2014 International CES.

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The MTX Audio booth is seen during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas.

The MTX Audio booth is seen during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas.

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Toyota's Hydrogen Cell fueled Car is seen during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas.

Toyota's Hydrogen Cell fueled Car is seen during the 2014 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas.

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An attendee tries the Epson Moverio BT-200 smart glasses, at the 2014 International CES.

An attendee tries the Epson Moverio BT-200 smart glasses, at the 2014 International CES.

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The Epson Moverio BT-200 smart glasses are seen at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 7, 2014. The Moverio BT-200 projects two identical 16:9 images onto the lens-based screens, generating a semi-transparent picture to fall within the user's field of vision. The Android 4.0-based headset with portable controller features a front-facing camera and motion sensors for Augmented Reality and gaming. The glasses can be pre-ordered in the US now for USD $699 and are expected to ship in the spring. less

The Epson Moverio BT-200 smart glasses are seen at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 7, 2014. The Moverio BT-200 projects two identical 16:9 images onto the lens-based screens, ... more

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Play-i's three-wheeled robot for children "Bo" moves it's arm to play a tune, at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 7, 2014. Bo help teach youngsters about programming and.is controlled with an i-Pad via a bluetooth-based remote control app. The global market for consumer robots was $1.6 billion in 2012, dominated by the task and entertainment segments, according to ABI Research, but this is expected to grow to $6.5 billion in 2017 with security and telepresence becoming more significant. less

Play-i's three-wheeled robot for children "Bo" moves it's arm to play a tune, at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 7, 2014. Bo help teach youngsters about programming and.is controlled ... more

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The Autographer hands-free intelligent wearable camera is displayed at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 7, 2014. The 3.5" (90mm) tall camera weighs only two oz (58g) and has five built-in sensors that intelligently decide when to automatically take photos. It can clip onto clothing or be worn on a lanyard. It has a 136 degree eye-view lens which simulates the human field of vision and 8GB built-in storage. less

The Autographer hands-free intelligent wearable camera is displayed at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 7, 2014. The 3.5" (90mm) tall camera weighs only two oz (58g) and has five ... more

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Journalist Katie Couric speaks during a keynote address by Yahoo! President and CEO Marissa Mayer at the 2014 International CES at The Las Vegas Hotel & Casino on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. less

Journalist Katie Couric speaks during a keynote address by Yahoo! President and CEO Marissa Mayer at the 2014 International CES at The Las Vegas Hotel & Casino on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the ... more

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Sarah Silverman speaks during a keynote address by Cisco Systems Inc. Chairman and CEO John Chambers at the 2014 International CES.

Sarah Silverman speaks during a keynote address by Cisco Systems Inc. Chairman and CEO John Chambers at the 2014 International CES.

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Recording artist John Legend performs during a keynote address by Yahoo! President and CEO Marissa Mayer at the 2014 International CES at The Las Vegas Hotel & Casino.

Recording artist John Legend performs during a keynote address by Yahoo! President and CEO Marissa Mayer at the 2014 International CES at The Las Vegas Hotel & Casino.